Pmo Project Manager - Huntingdon

Job summary Join Us in Building the Future of HealthcareShape tomorrow, today - be part of our innovative hospital redevelopment programme.
We are seeking an experienced PMO Project Manager (Band 8A) to join the Hinchingbrooke Hospital Redevelopment Programme (HHRP).
This role is pivotal in delivering a once-in-a-generation transformation of healthcare services, including a state-of-the-art digital hospital aligned with the NHS New Hospital Programme.
Why Join Us?
Lead projects that redefine care pathways and integrate cutting-edge technology.
Collaborate with a passionate team and engage with diverse stakeholders.
Drive impactful change in healthcare for a 900,000-strong community.
What We're Looking For: A dynamic individual skilled in project and programme management, adept at navigating complex challenges, fostering relationships, and ensuring timely, on-budget delivery.
Your Contribution: Oversee the lifecycle of major projects within the redevelopment programme.
Guide teams through change management and implement innovative solutions.
Ensure alignment with national standards and organisational goals.
Be Part of the Change: If you thrive on innovation and are ready to make a tangible difference, we want to hear from you.
Help us shape the future of healthcare for generations to come.
Apply now and be part of a programme that truly matters.
Main duties of the job Manage HHRP project lifecycles, ensuring timely, cost-effective delivery and business continuity.
Ensure programme integrity and adherence to policies with the Head of PMO.
Build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Develop and implement change management strategies for processes, technology, and structures.
Plan and coordinate activities, managing interdependencies and resources across projects.
Use data to monitor progress, identify improvements, and focus on high-impact areas.
Identify and resolve risks and issues, maintaining project viability and timelines.
Provide progress updates to stakeholders through clear, concise reporting.
Review and assure the quality of project documentation and financial plans.
Guide project leads and teams to support growth and align with organisational values.
Apply best practices and benchmarking to enhance programme planning and outcomes.
About us We are dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our workforce and warmly welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on encouraging those from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities, as well as candidates from our local area.
As part of our commitment to supporting our employees we offer a range of benefits including: Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 27 days and increasing to 29 days after five years of service and 33 days after 10 years of service, in addition to the national Bank Holidays (pro-rata for part time staff); Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme: Flexible working opportunities; Enhanced hourly rates for unsociable hours night shifts, weekends, bank holidays; Opportunities for career development and training to help you progress in your role; Wellbeing support and activities to promote a healthy work environment; Access to our in-house physiotherapy service; On-site canteens offering subsidised meals; Subsidised staff parking (currently free); Free Stagecoach Bus Travel to and from work within Cambridgeshire and Peterborough We strive to create a supportive and inclusive workplace where employees feel valued and empowered to excel in their roles.
Join us and become part of a team dedicated to making a positive difference in our community.
Job description Job responsibilities Please review the job description for a detailed overview of the role's responsibilities and required duties.
Person Specification Qualifications Essential Educated to degree level and evidence of masters qualification or equivalent experience Evidence of significant continuing professional development Desirable Further specialist training relevant to the role eg change management or project management qualification Better business case practitioner accreditation Experience Essential Significant experience in managing major estates/strategic transformational change programmes and projects within the NHS or a comparable large organisation preferably in a service related environment Experience of training and facilitating group development and delivering training education and development opportunities Experience of leading and motivating teams to deliver to a high standard whilst under pressure and when facing changing circumstances Experience of providing specialist service change and modernisation advice to a range of professionals and in various environments Experience of working across organisational boundaries and multiple services Experience of developing, monitoring, and managing budgets Experience of report writing Experience of managing internal and external stakeholder engagement, including managing relationships and coordinating work between cross-functional teams and third parties Experience of influencing staff at all levels to ensure project objectives are owned by all members of the teams including users and stakeholders Proven collaborative relationship engagement skills with both internal and external stakeholders at a senior level, including managing relationships and encouraging collaborative working between cross-functional teams, and with third parties.
Experience supporting teams through a process of change, sensitively managing complex issues and managing where performance has not been met, including where that is unwelcome news Evidence of successful delivery of financial and/or quality benefits within agreed timescales Experience of analysing areas of highly complex and multifaceted activity in relation to current performance to drive opportunities for future improvement Skills Essential Demonstrate effective analytical and problem solving skills.
Ability to analyse complex facts and situations and develop a range of options, coupled with the ability to respond to sudden unexpected demands.
Proven ability to deliver sustainable transformational change rather than just undertaking incremental change Able to empathise and build rapport with clinicians, front-line staff, managers and others, to influence, motivate and engage them into adopting new ways of working to improve service delivery Demonstrates authoritative and democratic leadership encompassing energy and involvement in planning and managing change.
Able to receive, process, summarise, interpret and communicate highly complex, sensitive and contentious information where there are barriers to acceptance and resistance to change Strength of character to constructively challenge project leads and project managers where areas are not delivering against key milestones and project deadlines Effective and adaptable interpersonal and influencing strategies including the ability to persuade others with personal conviction and facts Communicate effectively to a range of groups and individuals in both verbal and written form.
Excellent facilitation and presentation skills, with ability to manage varying levels of understanding Accurate and advanced IT/keyboard skills including producing high level reports and presentations, with significant VDU use Ability to identify and manage risks Experience using and managing enterprise project portfolio management software (such as Primavera P6 or PM3) Expertise in developing, managing programme plans using MS project software.
This should include tracking progress against the critical path Ability to create a clear project plan and prioritise workloads and resource them in response to changing demands and requirements Desirable Knowledge and clear understanding of the background to, and aims of current healthcare policy in the NHS, with experience of interpreting and applying national guidance across the local health economy